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February 2, 2010
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Continental goes on trial for Concorde crash
    US airline Continental and two of its employees go on trial this week for the manslaughter of 113 people who died in a Concorde crash that put an end to the dream of supersonic travel.
  • Myanmar to privatise business ports
    The Myanmar authorities will privatise some port terminals' handling business, designating at least three port terminals in Yangon to be handed over to tender winning private enterprises for continued and effective operation, the local weekly Voice reported yesterday.
  • DP World mulls A$1b IPO of Australian unit0
    Port operator DP World is considering a A$1 billion (S$1.25 billion) initial public offering (IPO) by spinning off some of its Australian assets, a media report said yesterday.

Sched Netweb site
  • Asia-Europe spot rates to hit US$2,000/TEU by March
  • Chinese troops man Hong Kong ships, expand anti-pirate role
  • Hanjin Pacific takes over APM Terminals' Kaohsiung piers
  • Shanghai's Yangshan port to offer export tax refunds
  • NYK to hike Atlantic rates US$200/TEU March 1
  • APM's Suez CT volume up 11pc while canal transits drop 20pc in 2009
  • United States GDP rises 5.7pc in fourth quarter of 2009
  • Norfolk Southern profit falls 32pc, sees regulatory snares ahead
  • Canadian Pacific fourth quarter down, but 2009 slightly up
  • Canadian National last quarter up 2pc, but year down 2pc
  • US$70.8 million CAAS fund to expand Singapore aviation
  • Talks to merge JAL Nippon Yusen air cargo flounder
  • American Airlines offers air miles to air freight shippers

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Arshiya International shows all-round improvement in Q3
  • Now, track cargo on a mobile!
  • ABS Capital invests $ 30 m in INTTRA
  • Alltime Shipping certified multimodal transport operator
  • Year of challenges seen for Asian shipping cos
  • BCHAA holds enlightening workshop on 'valuation of imported goods'
  • Colombo Dockyard hands over 1st passenger-cum-cargo ship built for India
  • Vessels being added gradually, service rotations expanding
  • CMA CGM starts new feeder service
  • NOL reports big jump in box volumes
  • Throughput growth puts Rizhao among China's top 10 ports
  • ...names former US Science advisor as Director
  • ELAA lines post better volumes from Nov. 2009
  • DP WORLD buys stake in London Gateway port project
  • Cosco Pacific reports uptick, liftings rise by 1.2 pc in Dec.
  • OOCL quarterly box volumes off by 4.1 pc, full year dip of 35 pc
  • Shanghai International Port Group's 2009 revenue falls
  • OOIL to sell mainland property to focus on container shipping
  • US Customs begins to enforce 10+2 security filing rules
  • Shanghai's first inland river container channel completed
  • East China's Jiangyin port surpasses 100 m tonnes
  • Management changes in A.P. Moller-Maersk Group IT
  • Few takers likely for imported raw sugar
  • India, S. Korea agree to double trade in 4 years
  • Delhi & Riyadh to set up $ 750-m investment fund
  • Poland seeks better trade ties with India
  • Dumping duty imposed on carbon black imports from 4 nations
  • CONCOR's ICD-Baddi in HP may start operations from April
  • Nacil to get $ 1.1-bn US Exim Bank credit
  • GDL tweaks operations to post better results
  • Lift in Dec. cargo figures puts aviation on runway to recovery
  • SMEs overshadow giants in Q3
  • Comprehensive review of SEZ Act recommended
  • FBT paid may be adjusted against I-T
  • Complex issues stalling GST, say experts
  • India may become third-largest economy in 2012-PwC
  • Canadian education mission at IMC
  • Meet on IT management on Feb. 3
  • BSYA, RTGC form global marketing agency network
  • Meeting with Iceland team at IMC today

International Transport Journalweb site
JANUARY 29, 2010
  • GAC new F1 motor racing partner for Williams team
    GAC will partner the AT&T Williams F1 motor racing team and develop cost-efficient logistics services to support the team's efforts to meet the demands of a cost-reduction prog...
  • Scan-Cargo celebrates 35th year with new pharmaceuticals services
    The Austrian forwarding and logistics company Scan-Cargo Spedition, founded in 1975 and based in Vienna, is celebrating its 35th anniversary this year. Besides air and sea freight ...
  • Rotterdam and Amsterdam introducing export control services
    The ports of Rotterdam and Amsterdam are aiming to become the leading European export centres. Portbase, both hubs' port community system, is set to introduce export control system...
  • ETIC and NYK negotiating over NCA/JAL cargo merger
    The merger between Nippon Cargo Airlines (NCA) and the freight division of Japan Airlines (JAL), announced last August, is on the rocks. NCA is a subsidiary of the Japanese logisti...
  • Horizon Lines reports Q4 results
    On a GAAP basis, Horizon Lines net income in Q4 totalled USD 1.3 million, on the back of revenues amounting to USD 299.7 million. This compares with a USD 20.3 million net loss, ba...
  • International Aero Engines to power 50 Jetstar A320s
    International Aero Engines (IAE), a multinational aero engine consortium whose shareholders are Pratt & Whitney, Rolls-Royce, Japanese Aero Engines Corporation and MTU Aero Eng...
  • Air Canada adding seven US cities to trans-border network
    Air Canada is introducing new services to seven American cities, fortifying its Toronto hub and strengthening its position as the leading trans-border carrier with most daily fligh...
  • New North Sea wind park on the drawing board
    The German company Wetfeet Offshore Windenergy recently presented its planned new North Sea wind park Global Tech I. A consortium will realise the project, which will supply renewa...
  • K Line acquires stake in US logistics provider
    K Line has acquired a 51% stake in Air Tiger Express Companies (ATEC), a US logistics service provider (26% at first, with an option for an additional 25%). The K Line group has re...
  • Weber Distribution appoints two new managers
    Weber Distribution, a leading third party logistics and supply chain management provider headquartered in Los Angeles CA (USA), has hired Chuck Mikel as its new freight services ma...

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 1, 2010
  • Navy FY 2011 budget requests ten ships
  • European yards to probe Korean pricing
  • Keppel FELS and J.Ray win $1 billion Brazil contract

World Wide Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 1, 2010
  • Port of Seattle calls for comments on Alaskan Way Viaduct project
  • Trade between NAFTA partners down during month of November
  • Port of Tacoma sets first bus tour of new year
  • Coast Guard responds to sternwheeler grounded in Willamette
  • CKYH Alliance partners plan slow steaming program

Lloyd's Listweb site
FEBRUARY 1, 2010
  • UK driving owners away, says Chamber of Shipping chief
    Shortsighted government policies could damage Britain's maritime industry
  • Torm secures $170m Chinese loans
    Banks to finance newbuildings built at Chinese yards
  • ACL warns of ro-ro meltdown
    Line reporting slump in movement of big ticket items
  • Capital Maritime charters pair from Capital Product
    Move could lead to further affiliate deals if rates remain unattractive
  • US '10+2' box rule comes into force
    Rule takes effect as one-year grace window expires

Fairplayweb site
FEBRUARY 1, 2010
  • Nigeria tanker threat returns
    ROYAL Dutch Shell has shut some oil production in Nigeria after one of its pipelines was sabotaged, the company announced today
  • Regent backs off bond
    REGENT Seven Seas Cruises has delayed its $200M junk-bond offering due to "market conditions", a company spokesman confirmed to Fairplay today
  • HHLA, 'K' Line close deals
    THIS WEEK began with two key deals in shipping's logistics sector
  • COSCO Shipping plunges
    SHARES in COSCO Shipping, the Chinese operator of a fleet of 90 widely varied ships, fell today more than 5% and closed near the day's lows
  • German H&M book boosted
    GERMAN hull and machinery underwriters ramped up their insured fleets last year despite challenges in the claims sector
  • US Senate passes Iran sanctions
    US SANCTIONS against global companies that ship fuel to Iran have moved a step closer
  • Ship commandos boost danger?
    HONG KONG'S maritime industry is reacting negatively to confirmation that Chinese army commados are guarding HK-registered ships in the Gulf of Aden

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 1, 2010
  • Diesel Dives 5.2 Cents to $2.781 per Gallon
  • Trade Economist Urges U.S. Infrastructure Investment
  • NAFTA Trade Fell 2.9 Percent in November
  • J.B. Hunt Profit Slides 32 Percent in 2009
  • Hub Group Profit Drops 42 Percent in 2009
  • U.S. Transportation, Security Budgets Flat for 2011
  • Werner's Profit Slips, But Demand Rises
  • U.S. Manufacturing Expands Rapidly in January
  • Chinese Manufacturing Reaches New Record
  • Knight Orders 370 Volvo Trucks
  • Montreal Container Traffic Dropped in 2009
  • Germany Approves Joint Terminal Venture
  • Marseilles Fos Container Traffic Grew in 2009
  • DP World's Vietnam Terminal Opened
  • SCI Profit Plummets 53 Percent in Quarter
  • Nippon Express Profit Drops 18.7 percent
  • ANA Lost $390 Million in Nine Months
  • EU Eyes BA, American Airlines, Iberia Joint Venture
  • LTL Trucking's New Mix
  • The Price of Unity
  • Liability on the Line
  • Fed Survey Finds Slow Gains in Freight
  • Cooling Trend Slows Rail Freight
  • Stacked for Growth
  • Rough Road to Aid
  • Highway Bill Detoured
  • Railroads Fight Back
  • DOT Sends Safety Message
  • Time for a Parcel Merger
  • Montreal, Halifax Turn the Corner
  • Locked In for Growth
  • Reality Check
  • Built for Speed
  • Emitting Efficiency
  • Slow Boat From China
  • It's About Jobs
  • Air Freight Carriers See Rx in Pharmaceuticals
  • It's All About Time
  • Cool Cargoes: Briefs
  • Hawaii's Big Chill
  • FFE Names S. Russell Stubbs President
  • Green Schemes Thaw Trucking
  • Creating Jobs Through Trade
  • Modular Life Support
  • Reefers in a Squeeze
  • Will Trade for Work

Containerisation Internationalweb site
FEBRUARY 1, 2010
  • HHLA and Eurogate join forces inland
  • Maruba Simmons 'still at Rio'
  • CPR intermodal revenues slide sharply in 2009
  • Horizon Lines registers Q4 09 profit rise
  • US GDP soars 5.7% in Q4 09

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 1, 2010
  • Sale to begin
    Bankruptcy judge approves hiring US broker to market AHL Shipping-linked newbuilding assets.
  • Ransom drama
    A $3m payment dropped onto hijacked Greek bulker but another gang now controls the ship, local expert says.
  • Teekay confirms
    Tanker owner owns up to sale of aframax Guardian Spirit but does not disclose the price.
  • Firm shows slices
    BlackRock reports minority stakes in OSG, Carnival Corp, Hornbeck and others after Barclays Global purchase.
  • Finding funds
    Denmark's Torm has fixed up $170m in financing for six MR tanker newbuildings due from China.
  • Noble upgraded
    FBR Capital Markets upgrades rig and drillship owner Noble Corp over expectations that stock price slip will reverse.
  • Arbat deal queried
    Value of products tanker octet which Yuri Nikitin bought from Sovcomflot questioned.
  • Case sent back
    Federal appeals court reopens JM Martinac Shipbuilding lawsuit against Washington State over car ferry bidding.
  • In the red
    India's Pipavav Shipyard posts bigger loss in first nine months as ship cancellation hits result.
  • Price probe
    European shipbuilding body hunting out irrational, below cost newbuilding orders.
  • ABG rises
    Indian shipbuilder produces big increase in profit for third quarter.
  • Values contested
    Sovcomflot could not have sold optional suezmaxes at HHI at a premium, court told as valuations expert called in.
  • Third float
    DP World is lining up AUD 1bn Sydney IPO for Australian unit, it is claimed.
  • Spot slump bites
    Great Offshore's third quarter profit slips due to lower spot market earnings.
  • Mercator dives
    Nine-month profit slashed by dire rates at Indian owner which warns of pressure on future earnings.
  • Drift halted
    Norwegian tugs bring Cosco bulker to safety after it suffered machine failure.
  • Cargo queried
    Philippines impounds bags of rice from Vietnamese cargoship after ammonium sulphate found in shipment.
  • Shreyas suffers
    Nine-month losses grow at Indian container line, but third quarter offers limited cheer.
  • Asian Glory moves
    Pirates sail hijacked Zodiac car carrier out to sea and are "using it for their pirate activities".
  • Humpuss orders
    Indonesian owner signs deal for seven new coal barges at domestic shipbuilder.
  • Fairstar fixes
    Dutch heavy-lift owner wins contract to transport jack-up barge from Rotterdam to Australia and back.
  • More pain
    China Shipping Container Lines facing full-year loss as rates and volumes fall.
  • SCI chopped
    Falling revenues put a hole in state-run Indian owner's nine-month profit.
  • Deal's off
    Golar and Thailand's PTTEP end exploration agreement and development of Australian gas field.
  • Storage slips
    London shipbroker EA Gibson says tankers used for storage have come off their winter highs.
  • Cargoship clash
    Two people injured after Latvian reefer in collision with Turkish ferry off Istanbul.
  • Brazil deal done
    BW Offshore pens firm contract for ULCC conversion and charter to Petrobras and Chevron JV.
  • Gulf Nav dives
    Per Wistoft-led Dubai tanker owner sees full year profits slide 82% on the back of weak rates.
  • Peruvian scraps
    Petrolera Transoceanica sends 24-year-old products tanker to the breakers for $1.76m.
  • Yantai in rig deal
    Chinese yard secures jack-up newbuilding from UK-listed Dragon Oil for delivery in late 2011.
  • Eni fixes FPSO
    Dutch offshore contractor Bluewater has secured a five-year charter for its FPSO Glas Dowr.
  • Merger on
    Qatar Navigation and Qatar Shipping agree terms of state-approved tie-up.
  • Incentive boost
    Port of Long Beach is to consider adding further financial incentives to encourage green shipping.
  • Mermaid scores
    Australian offshore vessel operator ties up vessel to Woodside Energy for potentially up to three years.
  • Jaya deal passed
    Creditors of troubled Singaporean shipbuilder agree to restructuring deal that sees debt repaid in five years.

American Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 1, 2010
  • China Shipping expects 2009 loss
  • International Shipholding profit up
  • U.N. group discusses "pirate court"
  • CSX, UTU agree on 5-year contract
  • NIT League offers ISF compliance help
  • Exports, inventories lead U.S. Q4 growth
  • Obama spells out trade policy conditions
  • GAC names Thailand, Abu Dhabi directors
  • Long Beach may offer more green to go green
  • Montreal '09 container traffic falls

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
FEBRUARY 1, 2010
  • Norfolk Line sells two ro-ro's to Tunisia
    Norfolk Line has sold two ro-ro vessels to the Tunisian ferry operator Cotunav. The first of the pair has been delivered and changed names from Maersk Vlaardingen to Amilcar
  • Karstensens to build large multi-task fishing vessel
    Karstensens Skibsværft has signed a contract with Norwegian Sævik & Ervik A/S, Fosnav'g, to build a super fishing vessel measuring 80.4 metres in length. The vessel will have equipment
  • Pirates use car carrier as mother ship
    Somali Pirates are reported to be using the Asian Glory, Eukor Car Carriers' vessel, as a mother ship. Seatrade Asia online writes that the vessel is now being used by

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 1, 2010
  • Prices lack direction in European markets
    Rotterdam players report poor demand.
  • Prices weaken in Fujairah
    Market softens in Middle East bunker hub.
  • Vessel held in bid to secure bunker payment
    Bunker claim said to be attached to another vessel that has been sold for demolition.
  • Horizon lines sees 'ongoing fuel price volatility'
    But US carrier says it is beginning to see signs of 'modest recovery'.
  • More management moves at Petrobras
    New commercial manager for bunkering department.
  • Fujairah bunker storage 'on-stream' within months
    Refinery 'will continue to produce fuel oil suitable for the bunker market'.
  • Bunker markets follow crude down
    Bunker prices mostly softening.
  • Bunkers International moves in Singapore
  • SGX to launch 380 cSt futures contract in February
    Trading to start on February 22; support from industry mixed.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +3.6%
Civitavecchia
In the first half of this year the total was 3.93 million tons (+1.5%)
PORTS
Last month the port of Singapore handled four million containers (+3.1%)
Singapore/Hong Kong
A 1.6% decline was recorded in the port of Hong Kong
COMPANIES
AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement
Copenhagen/Casablanca
ACCIDENTS
Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies
PORTS
Last month, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona decreased by -6.5%.
Barcelona
In July, 300,961 containers were handled (-13.2%)
COMPANIES
Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund offers to acquire 100% of AD Ports' capital.
Abu Dhabi
He currently owns a 75.42% stake
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of La Spezia grew by +2.0%
La Spezia
Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply
In the April-June quarter it was 7.4 million tons (+8.8%)
PORTS
The port of Koper reports a 5.6% decrease in quarterly freight traffic
Ljubljana
In June the decline was -18.9%
PORTS
Strait of Hormuz crisis has severe impact on DP World's financial and operating performance
Dubai
PORTS
Container traffic at CK Hutchison terminals fell by -1% in the first six months of 2026.
Hong Kong
Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg decreased by -3.1%.
Hamburg
Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)
SHIPPING
HMM's revenues increased by 29.7% in the second quarter
Seoul
Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income
SHIPPING
Evergreen's net profit grew by 43.9% in the April-June quarter.
Taipei
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
SHIPPING
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
Copenhagen/Hamburg
The Danish company reports better quarterly performance than its German partner in Gemini Cooperation
PORTS
Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in the second quarter
Genoa
Passenger numbers drop at both ports
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, Yang Ming recorded a net profit growth of +610.7%.
Keelung
Revenues stable in the first half of 2026
ACCIDENTS
Two ships attacked in the Gulf of Oman and off the coast of Yemen
Southampton
A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter
SHIPPING
The Northern Sea Route is not at all competitive with the sea route through Suez
Basel
Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University
SHIPYARDS
The auction on August 28 is expected to confirm Rheinmetall-MSC's interest in the Romanian Mangalia shipyard.
Bucharest
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
Panama/Balboa
The ACP introduces new limitations on vessel draft and does not exclude reductions in the daily number of transits.
CRUISES
Contract with Fincantieri for the construction of a third cruise ship for Crystal is now in force
Monaco/Miami
Delivery is scheduled for 2034
ACCIDENTS
More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area
Southampton/Tehran
Iran-Oman negotiations continue, but reopening to ship transit still seems a long way off.
SHIPPING
Shipping associations reiterate their opposition to mandatory tolls and tariffs for transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
ACCIDENTS
Two ships attacked in the Red Sea
Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi
Indian vessel "Faize Noore Oliya" sunk, Houthis claim attack on "NCC Wafa"
LOGISTICS
Prologis makes $18.8 billion offer to buy Segro
San Francisco
The combination will create a European giant in the ownership and management of logistics properties
SHIPPING
In the April-June quarter, ONE recorded an improvement in financial performance
Singapore
During the period the fleet transported almost 3.3 million containers (+2.9%)
CRUISES
Global Port Holdings' revenues grew by 27% in the first half of this year.
Istanbul
Gross operating margin up 22%
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
Cairo
In the first half of 2026, growth was +14.0%
SHIPPING
In the second quarter of 2026, the Bosphorus Strait was crossed by 10,082 ships (+0.5%)
Ankara
In the first half of the year, naval traffic decreased by -0.5%
PORTS
A report by the French National Assembly notes the competitive decline of the state's port ecosystem.
Paris
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In the first half of 2026, FS's freight transport segment recorded a -2.7% drop in operating revenues
Rome
Traffic volumes amounted to approximately 8.8 billion tonne-km (-7.3%)
PORTS
The EU ETS Observatory confirms that the emissions trading system is having a negative impact on EU ports.
Madrid
The proposed corrections are the broadening of the criteria for the designation of neighbouring container transhipment ports and a percentage reduction factor applied to the volume of CO2 emissions from ships.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
CRUISES
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
Miami
New historical record of passengers embarking on the fleet's ships
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable
Trieste
Net profit increased by 191.4%. New orders fell by 58.5%.
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in Albanian ports grew by +8.9%
Tirana
SHIPPING
The US think tank Open Markets Institute proposes the establishment of a public container shipping company
Washington
Rao: Today the United States depends on a cartel of six foreign shipping companies
CRUISES
Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter
Miami
New all-time peak in turnover in the first half of 2026
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, CMA CGM group revenues increased by +19.2%
Marseille/New York/Los Angeles
United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed
PORTS
PortXchange: To immediately reduce shipping emissions, we need to focus on ports.
Rotterdam
PORTS
In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo is increasing and miscellaneous goods are decreasing.
Trieste
In the first six months of 2026, traffic in Monfalcone dropped by 24.9%.
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Fermerci, freight train transport production in Italy could fall to 2015 levels this year.
Rome
Map: We are faced with data that exceeds all expectations.
SHIPYARDS
Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding
New Delhi
Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector
SHIPYARDS
Two Indian shipyards included in the new EU list of ship recycling facilities proposed by the Commission
Brussels/Washington
Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council
SHIPYARDS
Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding
Washington
The goal is an autonomous manufacturing system in which all processes, including design, production, logistics, inspection and testing, are digitally connected.
ACCIDENTS
African Union condemns attacks on tankers in Red Sea claimed by Houthis
Addis Ababa
Youssouf: The security of Red Sea shipping lanes is of vital strategic importance for Africa
CRUISES
In Genoa, Fincantieri delivered the new cruise ship Explora III to Explora Journeys.
Genoa
"Explora IV" and "Explora V" will follow in 2027 and "Explora VI" in 2028.
PORTS
In the second quarter of 2019, bulk cargo volumes increased while general cargo volumes decreased.
Rotterdam
In the first half of 2026, 212.0 million tonnes of goods were moved (+0.4%)
PORTS
In the second quarter, Spanish ports handled 144.8 million tonnes of goods (+2.9%)
Madrid
Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)
COMPETITION
The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into the Saipem-Subsea7 merger.
Brussels
Brussels considers the effects of the operation to be particularly critical, especially in the SURF market.
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna
Bologna
Caliandro: Industrial development that will allow us to achieve our rail freight traffic objectives
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
The Barcelona Port Authority will acquire 40% of Terminal Intermodal de Navarra.
Barcelona
The remaining 60% of the capital will remain with Hutchison Ports Best
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
PORTS
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
Beijing
New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic
PORTS
Ports of Italy: The issue of competences divides the reform.
Rome
At the Confitarma conference, Rixi defends the new national control room, while experts and operators ask for clarity on the relationships with the AdSPs and on the resources of the new company.
LEGISLATION
The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.
Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam
ACCIDENTS
Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.
SHIPPING
ECSA considers the proposed revision of the EU ETS to be a first step, but many others should follow.
Brussels
Raptis: It's a good idea to allocate system revenues at EU and national levels to support sustainable fuels.
PORTS
ESPO: No to lowering the EU ETS application threshold from 5,000 to 400 GRT vessels.
Brussels
Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls
TRANSPORTATION
T&E welcomes some new proposals from Brussels for the EU maritime ETS
Brussels
The association is more critical of the measures studied by the EU Commission for the aviation sector
SHIPPING
For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected
Brussels
TRANSPORTATION
EU Maritime ETS: The European Commission partially accepts shipowners' requests.
Brussels
A new €110 million fund for clean fuels, non-permanent exemptions extended to 2035, an IMO deduction mechanism, and crackdowns on "evasive" transshipment ports.
ACCIDENTS
Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tampa
US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker
PORTS
Port of Gioia Tauro: First connection of a large container ship to the cold ironing system
Gioia Tauro
The ship "MSC Mirja" powered with a total power of approximately seven MW
PORTS
In the second quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2%.
Antwerp
Dry bulk volumes recovered and rolling stock increased. Other sectors declined.
PORTS
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records
Hong Kong
ACCIDENTS
US forces struck the VLCC Belma sailing towards Iran's Kharg Island.
Tampa
It is operated by the Emirati Max Maritime Solutions which is subject to US sanctions
PORTS
In May, freight traffic in the port of Genoa was stable, while in Savona-Vado it decreased
Genoa
In the first five months of 2026, containers amounted to 1,199,914 TEUs (-2.8%), of which 999,228 (-1.4%) and 200,686 (-9.2%) were handled by the two ports respectively.
CRUISES
Turkey's GIH acquires Royal Caribbean's stakes in Kusadasi and Lisbon cruise terminals
Istanbul
Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively
PORTS
In the first half of the year, Russian ports handled 451.5 million tons of cargo (+5.8%)
St. Petersburg
Record traffic in the second quarter
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach dropped 1.7% in July.
Long Beach
In the first seven months of this year, total traffic was 5,758,086 TEUs (+1.2%)
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, RCL recorded an increase in revenues that was outweighed by the increase in operating costs
Bangkok
Net profit down 1.1%
SHIPPING
Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves
Copenhagen
In the April-June quarter, rolling stock transported by the fleet increased by 1.1%. Passengers decreased by 8.9%.
PORTS
Container traffic at HHLA terminals decreased by -8.0% in the second quarter
Hamburg
Revenues increased by 2.5%. Operating costs increased by 5.7%.
COMPANIES
Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.
Genoa
Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico
PORTS
The Livorno Port Authority creates an internal task force for the Darsena Europa project.
Livorno
The aim is to ensure a unified coordination with the commissioner structure that follows the project
INDUSTRY
MSC installs Jotun's proactive hull cleaning system on MSC Daniela
Sandefjord
Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning
SHIPPING
Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit
Taipei
The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships
PORTS
In the second quarter, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports decreased by -5.8%
Podgorica
Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%
SHIPPING
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico
Naples
The vessel is the first of five new sister PCTCs with a capacity of 9,800 ceu
COMPANIES
In 2025, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues amounted to 1.9 billion euros (-11.5%)
Genoa
Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)
MOURNING
Maurizio Longo, Secretary General of Trasportounito, has passed away.
Rome
He passed away in Rome after a long illness.
PORTS
Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition
Brussels
It provided for joint control of the Barcelona terminal with Hutchison Ports
PORTS
Work has been completed to activate cold ironing at the Porto Corsini cruise terminal in Ravenna.
Ravenna
PORTS
Acceleration of the redevelopment process for the former CIVAM area in the port of Vibo Valentia Marina
Vibo Valentia
The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics
COMPANIES
Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services
Copenhagen
They will be sold to the US Open Gate Capital, specialized in industrial carve-out operations
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
PORTS
In the April-June quarter, the port of Venice handled 6.3 million tons of goods (-1.2%)
Venice
Cruise passengers down by -15.3%
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna recorded a sharp increase of +10.9%
Ravenna
In the first six months of 2026 the increase was +5.9%
LOGISTICS
DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK
Dubai
186,000 square meters and 2,000 employees change hands: this is the transfer imposed by the British Antitrust for the acquisition of Wincanton
LOGISTICS
DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere
Bonn
Revenue and EBIT in double digits. Express performed well, while Supply Chain and Post & Parcel Germany fared less well.
SHIPPING
Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues
Athens
Rising costs impact profits
PORTS
DP World to build temperature-controlled logistics hub in the port of Antwerp
Dubai/Kallo
SHIPPING
GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday
Genoa
The Civitavecchia-Annaba line will complement the existing routes from Sète to Algiers and Bejaia.
SHIPPING
Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.
Athens
The containership segment remains stable. Bulk carriers continue to contribute.
ACCIDENTS
A bulk carrier hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/London
One crew member is reportedly missing.
PORTS
This year, 800,000 cruise passengers are expected in Messina.
Messina
Passengers make a direct expenditure of almost 16 million euros in the city
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of New York grew by 1.6% in the second quarter
New York
In the first six months of 2026, 4.43 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport
Zagreb
The aim is to activate a traffic of over 500 thousand tons between the ports of Croatia and the markets of Central Europe.
PORTS
ICTSI posts record net income of $363 million (+24.2%) in the second quarter
Manila
ACCIDENTS
Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf
Piraeus/Southampton
Damage to the engine room
SHIPPING
Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues
Helsinki
In the April-June period, net profit was 42.9 million euros (+64.7%)
COMPANIES
Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report
Genoa
Production value grew by 5%. New hires increased by 48%.
PORTS
Fabrizio Marilli will be the new secretary general of the Central Adriatic Sea Port Authority.
Ancona
The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment
PORTS
The Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has adopted the 2026-2028 Port Plan.
Genoa
Projections for 2028 indicate an increase of approximately 150 employees in the ports of the system
PORTS
The Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has approved the budget adjustment change.
Gioia Tauro
It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros
EDUCATION
One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports
Livorno
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has presented its 2026-2028 training plan.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Terminali Italia will manage the Orte intermodal terminal starting next year.
Rome
It has approximately 96,000 square meters of yards and three tracks
TRANSPORTATION
Italy and Tunisia sign a collaboration agreement in the transport and logistics sector
Rome
ACCIDENTS
Another Saudi-owned Bahri ship attacked by Houthis in the Red Sea
Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh
Yemeni militants' spokesman claimed responsibility for the attack on the chemical tanker "NCC Ghazal"
INFRASTRUCTURE
The final breakthrough of the two main tunnels of the Brenner Base Tunnel was achieved today.
Bolzano
The two construction sites are connected approximately 1,400 meters below the Brenner Pass
LOGISTICS
UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter
Atlanta
Net profit amounted to $604 million (-52.9%)
LOGISTICS
In 2025, the revenues of the Italian logistics company Nord Ovest grew by +13.6%
Wedge
Net profit down 8.3%
PORTS
Quarterly freight traffic increased at the ports of Algeciras and Barcelona. Valencia saw a decline.
Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia
Increase in containers at the Catalan port
COMPANIES
Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners
Trieste
The operation is part of the development strategy in the diving segment
PORTS
The update to the DPSS of the ports of Sardinia has been adopted.
Cagliari
Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority
PORTS
ICTSI acquires the ATU12 and ATU18 bulk terminals at the Brazilian port of Aratu.
Sao Paulo/Manila
They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars
INDUSTRY
Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase
Helsinki
The value of orders relating to port equipment grew by +17%
PORTS
Fourteen regions are in favor and five are against the bill on port governance reform.
Rome
Rixi: Let's now continue the institutional process with the aim of achieving a balanced reform.
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel's net sales increased by 8% in the second quarter.
Schindellegi
Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment
ASSOCIATIONS
Assagenti's management team has been renewed.
Genoa
The composition of the executive committee and the chairmen of the commissions
PORTS
DP World signs preliminary agreement to build two terminals at Fujairah Port
Dubai
FREIGHT TERMINALS
VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president
INDUSTRY
Kalmar's turnover increased by 14% in the second quarter
Helsinki
New orders value stable
OFFSHORE
Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast
Milan
It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire
LOGISTICS
DSV's quarterly performance continues to grow, boosted by the Schenker acquisition.
Hedehusene
Net profit of DKK 2.6 billion (+11.5%) was recorded in the April-June period of 2026.
ASSOCIATIONS
Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association
Genoa
International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
MEETINGS
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority
MEETINGS
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Empire buys back: After Tata, Adani can rewrite India's colonial past
(The Economic Times)
Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke
(Bernama)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
ASSITERMINAL
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
SHIPPING
GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats
Riyadh
Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia
EDUCATION
Fincantieri signs agreement in Qatar for operational management of the Training and Simulation Centre.
Trieste
The center is intended for the training of naval personnel of the Qatari Navy.
NEWS
Over 770 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Vado Ligure
Savona
Once released on the market, the drug would have ensured criminal organizations profits of 250 million euros.
INDUSTRY
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
SHIPPING
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
Contract valued at over $1.2 billion
ACCIDENTS
The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens
Odessa
Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa
ACCIDENTS
Today a new attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The product tanker Kavomaleas of the Greek company Dynacom Tankers Management caught fire
SHIPPING
Confitarma disappointed by the Commission's proposal to revise the EU ETS
Rome
Zanetti: The notable absentee is the competitiveness of the Italian and European shipping industry.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.
Rome
PORTS
MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines
Rome
The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.
CRUISES
In the first half of the year, cruise traffic at GPH port terminals grew by +10.1%
Istanbul
In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%
PORTS
Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update
Genoa
PORTS
Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Genoa
INDUSTRY
ABB buys British Rotork
Zurich/London
The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.
PORTS
Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree
Ancona
The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 3.4% in the first half of 2026.
Los Angeles
In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%
SEAFARERS
IMO and ITF call for an end to attacks on seafarers and transport workers
London
Resurgence of incidents in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov and the Strait of Hormuz region
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026.
Hong Kong
An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June
PORTS
Uiltrasporti is strongly opposed to the establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa
Rome
Verzari and Gulli: the AdSPs must be coordinated by a public body that can protect port workers
PORTS
CMPort sets new monthly, quarterly and half-yearly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the first half of 2026, 78.3 million were moved (+4.6%)
PORTS
In the first half of this year, the port of Singapore handled 22.7 million containers (+4.7%)
Singapore
Historic record for half-year bunker sales
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 10.3% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
Growth of +1.7% was recorded in the first half of 2026
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The new board of directors of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has been appointed.
Rome
Tommaso Tanzilli confirmed as president. Gianpiero Strisciuglio is the new CEO.
PORTS
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities
Gioia Tauro
The expected duration of the contract is 60 days
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, cargo traffic in Turkish ports was 279.1 million tonnes (+1.5%)
Ankara
Cargoes with Italy alone amounted to 23.4 million tons (-2.5%)
SHIPYARDS
The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.
Monfalcone
Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration
PORTS
NatPower Marine acquires Aqua superPower to accelerate the electrification of ports and marinas
Monk
It operates the largest international network of electric charging points in Europe.
LOGISTICS
European Logistics Observatory established
Brussels
The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.
INDUSTRY
Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks
Rome/Livorno
Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas
SHIPYARDS
Agreement between Fincantieri and the Croatian shipyards Brodotrogir Cruise and Iskra Shipyard
Trieste
Initiative within the framework of the two-corvette program promoted by the Croatian Ministry of Defence
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